Concord: City Closes Lime Ridge, Newhall Park Trails Over Fire Danger

Bay City News

The city of Concord has closed its open space areas Tuesday through Wednesday evening, as this week's heat event increases wildfire danger.

The city said it's doing so at the recommendation of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.

The closures include Lime Ridge Open Space and the open space trails within Newhall Community Park.

Con Fire and city staff will reevaluate conditions mid-week and determine whether to extend the closures.

The city has also opened a cooling center at the Concord Senior Center, where air conditioning and comfortable seating will be available this week.

The center at 2727 Parkside Circle will open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. It will open from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and Saturday.

Other places to cool down in Concord include the Meadow Homes Spray Park at 1351 Detroit Ave., which is open daily from noon to 6 p.m. through the summer.

The Concord Community Pool at 3501 Cowell Road is open for recreational swimming from 1-4 p.m. on weekdays, and 12:30-5 p.m. on weekends.

The city also suggests visiting Sunvalley Shopping Center, Brenden Theatres, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, and any of the air-conditioned restaurants or retail stores in the area.

For more information from the county on heat safety tips, visit https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/10174/Heat-Safety-Tips-Places-to-Cool.

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